Easy Vanilla Fudge Recipe (2024)

This easy 4 ingredient Vanilla Fudge Recipe is so creamy and decadent. Learn how to make old fashioned homemade fudge in minutes.

Vanilla Fudge is rich and luscious for a decadent dessert. It is one of the easiest vanilla deserts I make every year. With so few ingredients, it comes together in minutes.

This easy fudge recipe is perfect for any occasion. It is so easy that you might also want to make 2 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge and Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe.

Why we love this recipe:

• Vanilla flavor. The vanilla flavor is perfect in this recipe and so delicious.
• No bake and easy. This creamy vanilla fudge is made entirely in the microwave! No candy thermometer needed.
• Only 4 ingredients. You will not believe how easy it is! The texture is so creamy.

Ingredients for Easy Vanilla Fudge:

• White Chocolate Chips
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Salt

You can see the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the post.

Variations for Vanilla Fudge:

• Add in Sprinkles – If you are making these for holiday, mix in some red and green sprinkles for a Christmas themed fudge.
  
• Add in Food Coloring – You can add in some orange food coloring to make orange inspired fudge. This would be a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
  
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips –Mix in some peanut butter chocolate chips for a peanut butter flavor fudge.
• Fall Fudge – Add butterscotch chocolate chips with some cinnamon and apple extract for a perfect fall flavored fudge.
• Dark Chocolate Chips – Mix in dark chocolate chips or melt some and swirl into your vanilla fudge.
• Mix in Nuts – This fudge would be amazing with some sliced almonds, pecans or crushed walnuts.
• Add Dried Fruit – For an easy way to change the flavor and look of this vanilla fudge add in some dried fruit.

How to Make Vanilla Fudge:

Step 1. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave using 30 second intervals. Make sure to use a microwave safe bowl. Once melted, stir in the condensed milk and vanilla with a wooden spoon.

Step 2. Line the baking dish with wax paper. Spread the fudge mixture evenly in the pan with a spatula so it has a smooth top. Allow to cool at room temperature and then place in the refrigerator to set for about an hour.

Step 3. Lift the fudge out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Cut into squares.

Step 4. Place on a platter and serve.

Pro Tips for the Best Fudge:

• Creamy Chocolate — If you have problems with the white chocolate being creamy when melted, add a small amount of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate.

• Use Quality Chocolate – I have found it is best to use a good quality chocolate. Since this is the main ingredient, make sure to get good chocolate. It will make a difference in the melting process and in the final product.

• Microwave Fudge is the Best – There are lots of different recipes and techniques but microwave fudge is my favorite. It is such an easy way to make fudge and turns out amazing.

• Other Tips – Make sure before you start making fudge, you go read our5 Tips to make the perfect fudge recipe.If you follow these 5 basic tips, you are bound to have fudge that will keep the crowds coming back for more.

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More fudge recipes:

• Peanut butter Chocolate fudge
• Unicorn Fudge Recipe
• 3 Minute Microwave Fudge
• Oreo Fudge Recipe
• Salted Caramel Fudge Recipe

Make this creamy fudge today for an easy treat in minutes. Please come back and leave a comment.